Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macroglossa
ID:
903059

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.A.Smirn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. 5: 47 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000902394

Common Names

  • Large-Tongued Needlegrass
  • Large-Tongued Stipa
  • Macroglossa Needlegrass

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Description

Stipa macroglossa (also called Big-tongued Feather Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Eurasia and North Africa. It has thin, feather-like leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils in open areas such as grasslands and dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Stipa macroglossa is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a food source for livestock, and its leaves can be used to make paper and other materials.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stipa macroglossa sub. kazachstanica (Kotukhov) M.Nobis
Stipa macroglossa sub. macroglossa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stipa macroglossa is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin, yellowish-green shoots.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stipa macroglossa is a perennial grass native to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. It grows in dry, sandy soils and can tolerate drought and heat. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, this grass is very low maintenance and requires little to no care.

Where to Find Stipa macroglossa

Stipa macroglossa is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Stipa macroglossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stipa macroglossa?

Stipa macroglossa

What is the common name of Stipa macroglossa?

Large-Tongued Needlegrass

What type of plant is Stipa macroglossa?

Grass

Species in the Stipa genus

Stipa academica, Stipa adoxa, Stipa aktauensis, Stipa alaica, Stipa aliena, Stipa annua, Stipa apertifolia, Stipa arabica, Stipa araxensis, Stipa argillosa, Stipa asperella, Stipa atlantica, Stipa austroaltaica, Stipa austroitalica, Stipa badachschanica, Stipa baicalensis, Stipa balansae, Stipa barbata, Stipa barrancaensis, Stipa bavarica, Stipa bomanii, Stipa brachyptera, Stipa breviflora, Stipa breviseta, Stipa bungeana, Stipa capillacea, Stipa capillata, Stipa caucasica, Stipa chingii, Stipa conferta, Stipa consanguinea, Stipa cretacea, Stipa czerepanovii, Stipa daghestanica, Stipa dasyphylla, Stipa dasyvaginata, Stipa dregeana, Stipa drobovii, Stipa durifolia, Stipa ehrenbergiana, Stipa endotricha, Stipa fallacina, Stipa gaubae, Stipa gegarkunii, Stipa gnezdilloi, Stipa gracilis, Stipa grandis, Stipa hans-meyeri, Stipa henrardiana, Stipa henryi,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Pavel Smirnov (1896-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Smirn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:423528-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].